Turkish Kitchen - Berkeley

I visited this restaurant for the first time hoping to enjoy some delicious Turkish cuisine. However, when our food arrived, I tasted the rice and was at a loss... read more I visited this restaurant for the first time hoping to enjoy some delicious Turkish cuisine. However, when our food arrived, I tasted the rice and was at a loss for words—I just can't describe how off it tasted. There was something definitely wrong with it. I also noticed that there weren't any Turkish staff in the restaurant. The overall cleanliness of the place was quite lacking. We ordered three different dishes, and unfortunately, all of them were disappointing and unappetizing. I cannot recommend this restaurant at all; I’d suggest heading to the McDonald's next door instead.

We recently moved to Berkeley from Turkey and had our first experience at a Turkish restaurant at Turkish Kitchen. The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming.... read more We recently moved to Berkeley from Turkey and had our first experience at a Turkish restaurant at Turkish Kitchen. The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming. The food was delicious and truly made us feel at home. Even our picky daughter enjoyed the Mantı. We plan to become regulars at Turkish Kitchen. Food: 5/5

I’m not very familiar with Turkish cuisine, but my experience at this restaurant was delightful. I ordered the Mediterranean platter, which was reasonably price... read more I’m not very familiar with Turkish cuisine, but my experience at this restaurant was delightful. I ordered the Mediterranean platter, which was reasonably priced and offered a generous portion. The meal felt fresh and light, not too heavy at all. Although it wasn't busy when we visited, I still had a great experience. Vegetarian options were also excellent!

The restaurant boasts a beautifully clean and attractive decor. The food was outstanding, and the baba ghanouj was freshly prepared. Portion sizes were generous... read more The restaurant boasts a beautifully clean and attractive decor. The food was outstanding, and the baba ghanouj was freshly prepared. Portion sizes were generous, and the prices were reasonable. Thank you from your friends in Arizona!

I dined at this restaurant for the first time, excited to try some authentic Turkish food. Unfortunately, when our meals arrived, I sampled the rice and can hon... read more I dined at this restaurant for the first time, excited to try some authentic Turkish food. Unfortunately, when our meals arrived, I sampled the rice and can honestly say it was terrible. The flavor was completely off, and it just didn’t taste right. I didn’t notice anything resembling traditional Turkish dishes on the menu either. Additionally, the cleanliness of the establishment left much to be desired. We ordered three different dishes, and each one was disappointing and unappetizing. I cannot recommend this place at all; you'd be better off going to the McDonald's next door.